Loss of lives averted as FRSC puts out raging blaze in Kaduna furniture house

The Federal Fire Service, Kaduna State Command, has successfully put out a fire incident at Kinshasha Road, opposite the NYSC Office, Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna State.

DSF Akanji Tobi Samson, Public Relations Officer, Federal Fire Service Kaduna State Command, in a statement, said the fire, suspected to have been caused by an electric surge, affected a furniture factory comprising two rooms and a toilet, covering an estimated area of 300 feet by 300 feet, belonging to Mr Abdulrahman Badamasi.

According to the statement, upon receiving the distress call from Mr Abdulrahman Badamasi, a crew of firefighters, led by DSF Aliyu Muhammad, was immediately mobilised to the scene.

“On arrival, the crew conducted a rapid size-up and commenced fire suppression operations, deploying one medium jet of water from Fire Appliance FFS 172. Salvage and overhaul operations were also carried out to ensure the complete extinguishment of the fire,” the statement said

Through a coordinated and timely response, the fire was successfully extinguished, preventing further spread to adjoining structures, adding that the timely intervention of the firefighters resulted in properties estimated at ₦120 million being saved, while the estimated property loss stood at ₦5.2 million. No casualties or loss of life were recorded.